The Chamber Awards
The Manitoba LGBT* Chamber of Commerce recognizes individuals, organizations, and businesses that are having a positive impact on Manitoba’s 2SLGBTQ+ and business communities. Stay tuned for our next round of award nominations and celebratory event!
Past Winners
Community Builder
- Robynne Kazina (2020)
- Allan Gray (2019)
- Scott Carman (2018)
- Our Own Health (2017)
Entrepreneur of the Year
- Gloria Sawatzky (2020)
- Alex Varricchio – UpHouse (2019)
- Ro Mills – Get Your Joey (2018)
- Kevin Selch – Little Brown Jug (2017)
Employer of the Year
- Little Brown Jug (2020)
- Eadha Bread (2019)
Chamber Member of the Year
- Capital Grill (2020)
Corporate Ally
- Duboff, Edwards & Schachter Law (2020)
- RBC (2019)
- Home Depot (2018)
- APTN (2017)
- TD Bank Group (2016)
- MTS (2015)
- Delta Winnipeg (2014)
- RBC (2013)
Tourism & Hospitality
- Festival du Voyageur (2018)
- Fairmont Hotel (2017)
- Alt Hotel (2016)
Student
- Tyler Andrade (2018)
- Shayne Reitmeier (2017)
- Hayato Nakabayashi (2016)
- Evan Maydaniuk (2015)
- Evan Wiens (2014)
- Jared Star (2013)
Trailblazer
- Shandi Strong (2016)
- Linda Burndorfer (2015)
- Kenny Boyce (2014)
- Dick Smith (2013)
Community Leader (Individual)
- Michelle McHale (2016)
- Jonathan Niemczak (2015)
- Chad Smith (2013)
Community Leader (Organization)
- Rainbow Pride Mosaic (2016)
- Pride Winnipeg (2015)
- REEL Pride (2014)
New Business
- Oh Doughnuts! (2016)
- The Planit Restaurant & Lounge (2015)
- Wookey Films (2014)
- White Lotus Pet Spa (2013)